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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 264.07 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 264.07 and 73.31 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 264.07 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/264.07 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 264.07 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 19,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357.47/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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